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Butrinti Tour

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Butrint is considered as one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania. On the strength of the immense wealth of cultural, historical and natural value with a considerable history, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992 and a National Park in 2000. Visit one of the most stunning castles in Albania, Ali Pasha’s Castle, and learn about its history and legends. This fortress of Ali Pasha offers a gorgeous view over the sea and the island of Corfu. After the visit of Ali Pasha’s castle, we head for the mussels farms. You will be informed about “Our Queen” the mussel of Butrint lagoon, how they grow and how they are farmed. The tour will last for 3.5 – 4 hours. At the end of the tour, you will stop for lunch at Restaurant Livia.

Starting Point:  Entrance of Butrint Ending Point:  Restaurant Livia Approx. Duration:  3.5 – 4 hours.

• Visit one of the most prominent and one of the most important archaeological sites in Albania
• Learn about the ancient city.
• Visit one of the most prominent castles from the 19th-century (Ali Pasha’s Castle)
• Visit the mussels’ farms.
• Lunch at Restaurant Livia (Salad, mussels’ preparations , fish, wine)

Prices will range from 35 euros per person for small groups up to 4 people to 32 euros for groups of more than 4 people.

Situated just 18 km away from Saranda city, the national archaeological and natural park of Butrint, is the most important cultural and natural object of Albania. The park of Butrint is a source of national pride. The geographical location and magnificent ruins of Butrint provide a unique atmosphere, which has enchanted visitors for centuries. It was declared a world heritage center by UNESCO in 1992, and its 12 hectares are part of wetland areas with international importance protected by the RAMSAR convention.

The city was built around the XIII century BC by the Trojans according to the Mythology. The strategic control of Butrint in Ion and land parts in the Balkans makes it desirable from major European powers since the First Peloponnesian war in the V century up to those Hellenic, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman.

A number of major monuments are still extant including the city walls, late-antique baptistery, great basilica, the theatre and Venetian castles.  

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